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Published on: April 4, 2016
Watch the full video at www.bit.ly/CFITavoidance. Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) accidents continue to occur in general aviation despite enhanced technologies available in the cockpit. Watch this video to learn more about the causes and potential mitigation strategies for addressing these accidents and improving safety in the national airspace system. If you have feedback, please email 9-aal-anchorage-aco@faa.gov.